Vienna, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Vienna, South Dakota had a total population of 49, the 375th largest town in South Dakota, with a median household income of $43,125, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 5.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 21.4% is notably above the national average.
Vienna Quick Facts
How Vienna Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44 | 49 | +11.4% |
| Median household income | $34,583 | $43,125 | +24.7% |
How Vienna Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 35 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Vienna Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Clark County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 1,359 | $58,750 | 10.7% | $122,800 |
| Willow Lake | 433 | $72,875 | 1.1% | $149,000 |
| Naples | 96 | N/A | 53.1% | $106,300 |
| Raymond | 82 | $75,000 | 11.0% | $42,800 |
| Bradley | 78 | $57,500 | 11.5% | $94,200 |
| Garden City | 78 | $93,750 | 4.0% | N/A |
| Mayfield Colony | 77 | N/A | 69.6% | N/A |
| Crocker | 22 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Vienna
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Colony | 47 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 57.5% |
| Altamont | 46 | N/A | $252,800 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Evergreen Colony | 55 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Oral | 55 | N/A | N/A | 63.6% | 12.7% |
| Brentwood Colony | 57 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Vienna's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Vienna is a small community located in South Dakota, within Clark County. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 375th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Vienna is 34.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Vienna is $43,125. This is 43% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Vienna. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 21.4%. This is 631% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Vienna has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents.
Education
5.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Vienna, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Vienna, South Dakota?
Vienna, South Dakota has a population of 49 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Vienna, SD?
The median household income in Vienna is $43,125, which is 47% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Vienna, SD?
The ACS sample for Vienna recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Vienna, South Dakota?
Vienna's population is 91.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Vienna, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Vienna — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Vienna, South Dakota?
5.6% of adults (25+) in Vienna hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.